The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left shoulder disability is denied. The current rating of 20% adequately reflects the limitation of motion.,The Veteran's claims for initial ratings higher than 10% for his service-connected left and right knee painful motions are denied. The current ratings reflect the limited range of motion due to pain.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show that the Veteran’s shoulder disability is more than 20% disabling, as evidenced by abduction to 35 degrees with pain.,The VA examination showed flexion and extension limitations at worst of 80/5 degrees for both knees. The private examination also documented pain at 15 degrees of flexion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Strain with Acromioclavicular Joint Osteoarthritis, Left Knee Painful Motion, Right Knee Painful Motion, Bilateral Shin Stress Fractures, Residuals of Right Foot Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26030932
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an effective date of November 22, 2022 for the award of Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted. The effective date is based on continuous pursuit of his increased disability rating claims and the fact that he meets the criteria for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disorders, including painful motion and scars, are rated at the minimum compensable level. The claim for a higher rating is denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee limitation of extension and right knee limitation of extension ratings were restored.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's right knee painful motion was granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee instability and painful motion have been granted increased ratings, with the instability rated at 20% from September 11, 2012 to September 20, 2022, and a separate rating of 10% for painful motion. The TDIU claim prior to March 16, 2012 has been denied.
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